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Hanukkah Menorah
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What is the helper candle called?
Shamash
100
What are the four letters on a dreidel?
Nun, Gimel, Hey, Shin
100
How many days does Hanukkah last?
8
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Where does the story of Hanukkah take place?

Ancient Israel

100
What are the potato pancakes we eat on Hanukkah called?
Latkes
100

What is the name of the blessing you only recite on the first night of Hanukkah ?

Shehechiyanu

200
When fully lit, how many candles are there on a Hanukkah Menorah?
9
200
What happens, if during a game of dreidel you spin and land on hey?
You win half of the pot
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What does the Hebrew word Hanukkah mean?

Dedication or Rededication

200
Who is the hero of the story of Hanukkah
Judah Maccabee
200
What is the name of the special jelly donuts Jews in Israel eat during Hanukkah?
Sufganyot
200

On Friday night of Hanukkah which candles are lit first, the Shabbat candles or Hanukkah candles?

Hanukkah candles are lit first, then Shabbat

300

In which direction are Hanukkah candles lit?

left to right, newest candle is lit first

300
What is the Hebrew word for dreidel?
S'vivon
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After lighting a Hanukkah menorah, where is it traditionally placed?

In a window

300
How long did the miracle of the oil last?
8 Days
300
What is the name for the chocolate coins we use on Hanukkah.
Gelt
300

What are we supposed to do while the Hanukkah candles are burning?

Enjoy them - no work!

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In which direction are candles added to the Hanukkah Menorah?

right to left

400
What do the four letters on the dreidel stand for?
A Great Miracle Happened There
400
In what Hebrew month is Hanukkah observed?
Kislev
400
What is the name of the evil King in the Hanukkah story?
Antiochus
400
What are two things people frequently put on their latkes?
Sour Cream, Applesauce, Sugur, Cinnamon, Ketchup
400

What if the candles go out as I am lighting the Hanukkiah?

During the candle lighting process, relight them, but after that, it is not necessary

500

What is the difference between a menorah and a Hanukkah Menorah (Hanukkiah)?

A regular menorah has 7 branches while a Hanukkah Menorah has 9.

500
What letter replaces Shin on an Israel dreidel?
Pay
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Scholars believe the first Hanukkah was the delayed celebration of this Jewish Holiday, which also lasts 8 days?
Sukkot
500
After the Maccabees captured Jerusalem, what place did they need to clean and rededicate?
The Temple
500
How are Hanukkah foods cooked?
In Oil
500

Name all three blessings you recite on the first night of Hanukkah before kindling the Hanukkah lights.

1. L'hadlik Ner Shel Hanukkah

2. Al HaNissim

3. Shehechiyanu

600

What is the name of the Hebrew song which is traditionally sung after lighting the Hanukkah candles?

Maoz Tzur

600

Contrary to the "dreidel, dreidel, dreidel" song, most dreidels today are made out of ______ and ________.

Plastic and wood

600

How do you say Happy Hanukkah in Hebrew?

Hanukkah Sameach or Hag Urim Sameach

600

What was the name of the father of Judah and the Maccabees?

Mattathias

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What does the word "gelt" mean in Yiddish?

Money

600

What is the ritual regarding the use of an electric menorah?

Light the menorah but no blessing is said